George Mikan and Bill Russell. The announcement was made at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, which occupies the site of the former Commodore Hotel, where the original NBA charter was signed on June 6 ...

Unlike big men George Mikan, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, Cousy did not enter the NBA with glittering accolades despite being an All-American at Holy Cross. His future pro coach didn't want ...

Jack Nichols led Washington in scoring with 14.2 points per game in the finals while opponent George Mikan led all ... scattered across the roster (Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, Sam Jones, Tom Heinsohn ...